U la Repubblica July 24 2025 : Thomas Ceccon by Tom Johnson

[Phuel]

Formerly D Lui Repubblica, U la Repubblica-- has potential. CD Emanuele Farneti seems to be making the effort to repent for past sins with some solid effort in U for men and D for women. although art direction under him remains reliably substandard. U conjures glimpses of possible past glories Italian GQ, AnOtherMan, Arena Homme+, and even L’UOMO— if I'm in a very gernous mood. Like his D, it’s far from those heights yet of course, but that’s forgivable since it’s a supplement and still outshines most of the monthly men’s publications out there. U and Italian Esquire still employ some talent, it seems.

The strongest U issue by far, and all solid stories— given the mandated casts of twinks/boys and modern fashions. Whether Emanuele can/will/care to keep up he standard is another thing entirely. Reto’s “Don’t Walk” is simply amazing visuals. The usual prerequisite cast of twinks and even Anthony’s tedious designs are elevated to solid whimsy, spectacle and graphic visuals that transcend teh expected. Too bad the story isn’t given a handful more pages.

Keep at it, Emanuele.


"Thomas Ceccon"
Photography: Tom Johnson
Stylist: Giovanni Dario Laudicina
Feature Editor: Emanuela Audisio
Star: Thomas Ceccon






"Gsundheit"
Photographer: Walter Pfeiffer
Stylist: Julian Ganio





"Nevermind"
Photographer: Pavel Kharatian
Stylist: Yumna Dania Mirza





"Don't Walk"
Photographer: Reto Schmid
Stylist: Pau Avia


U la Repubblica July 24 2025

 

[BalkaniStaCouture]

Love it! ❤️

 

[Xone]

Formerly D Lui Repubblica, U la Repubblica-- has potential. CD Emanuele Farneti seems to be making the effort to repent for past sins with some solid effort in U for men and D for women. although art direction under him remains reliably substandard. U conjures glimpses of possible past glories Italian GQ, AnOtherMan, Arena Homme+, and even L’UOMO— if I'm in a very gernous mood. Like his D, it’s far from those heights yet of course, but that’s forgivable since it’s a supplement and still outshines most of the monthly men’s publications out there. U and Italian Esquire still employ some talent, it seems.

The strongest U issue by far, and all solid stories— given the mandated casts of twinks/boys and modern fashions. Whether Emanuele can/will/care to keep up he standard is another thing entirely. Reto’s “Don’t Walk” is simply amazing visuals. The usual prerequisite cast of twinks and even Anthony’s tedious designs are elevated to solid whimsy, spectacle and graphic visuals that transcend teh expected. Too bad the story isn’t given a handful more pages.

Keep at it, Emanuele.


"Thomas Ceccon"
Photography: Tom Johnson
Stylist: Giovanni Dario Laudicina
Feature Editor: Emanuela Audisio
Star: Thomas Ceccon

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"Gsundheit"
Photographer: Walter Pfeiffer
Stylist: Julian Ganio

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"Nevermind"
Photographer: Pavel Kharatian
Stylist: Yumna Dania Mirza

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"Don't Walk"
Photographer: Reto Schmid
Stylist: Pau Avia

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U la Repubblica July 24 2025

I've got the issue today...it was good and hope they get better...it is better printed than D...

 

[ivano]

Wish Farneti was this good back in the days. D is better than Italian Vogue now, and U continues what he started at L'Uomo. These are the magazines to keep now. With the right team (art/creative director) he's working well.

 

[Phuel]

I've got the issue today...it was good and hope they get better...it is better printed than D...

Good that the quality of the paperstock is a premium; makes a huge difference for the printed image. (…Recalling the days when newspaper fashion supplements were of a superior quality than the mainstream fashion ones. Or when brands’ ad inserts in magazines were several pages and of a thicker cardstock…)

The reality of this publication’s creative offerings from here on now would likely be spotty: A decent issue like this one, followed by one— or two issues that aren’t very strong, then maybe another solid issue, if they’re lucky.

For anyone interested, some fashion stories from past issue were also solid enough. (Don’t like the styling of Viviane’s shoot, and her efforts are so frustratingly uneven: The superior composition and masterclass capture of movement of the Bottega shot [(page 111] is dragged down by the amateur, student-level concept and composition of the page 117 shot.)



"When in Mombasa"
Photographer: Viviane Sassen
Sty;ist: Imruh Asha





"Sosta Vietata"
Photographer: Maxime Froge
Stylist: Yumna Dania Mirza


U la Repubblica 2025

 

[MModa]

I love the fashion editorial "When in Mombasa" by Viviane Sassen. It is stunning. I see no flaws whatsoever.